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Champoléon

Pic du Tourond – Refuge du Tourond loop from Champoléon

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Champoléon

Pic du Tourond – Refuge du Tourond loop from Champoléon

Hard

4.4

(31)

245

hikers

Pic du Tourond – Refuge du Tourond loop from Champoléon

05:47

14.1km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.08 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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325 m

Champoléon Hike Start

Highlight • Other

Car parking is available at the start of the walk.

Tip by

362 m

Aiguille de Cedera

Highlight • Summit

Surrounded by magnificent peaks

Tip by

786 m

View of Les Borels and Roc d'Alibrandes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path goes up steeply from Les Borels, but the height gain rewards with fabulous views.

Tip by

2.36 km

Alpine Wildflowers in Parc National des Écrins

Highlight • Natural

The verges and meadows are rampant with vividly coloured alpine wild flowers. A feast for the eyes!

Tip by

2.79 km

Pic du Tourond

Highlight • Summit

The Pic du Tourond towers over the valley of the Torrent du Tourond. Such a beautiful shape!

Tip by

8.17 km

Refuge du Tourond

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Don't hesitate to stop at this refuge for lunch (reservations recommended). The vegetarian menu or the charcuterie platter are excellent and the staff is super friendly.

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Tip by

9.02 km

Muande Torrent

Highlight • River

Whilst the Cascade de La Pisse is the jewel in this walk - don't miss out on these other torrents!

Tip by

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

3.30 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

4.00 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

21°C

12°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2021,Schöne Wanderung im Tal

Very nice varied tour, on the way back up to the hut!

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July 14, 2024,Cascade de la pisse

Add 370m of elevation gain and 2.5km to complete the loop from Les Borels. I forgot to record the start of the hike... I recommend the climb via the ubac in the shade even if it climbs hard from the start. Big surprise when you discovered the piss waterfall! The climb via Adret is less interesting for my taste. We …

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July 10, 2024,A riot of colour, a torrent of sound!

From Les Borels to Cascade de la Pisse.
This walk has everything! You can park up at Les Borels and straight away you're into the Champoleon forest. If you go anti-clockwise (as we did), the initial ascent is steep, but worth all the effort. As you gain height you also gain gorgeous views to the surrounding range of peaks. The …

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Pic du Tourond – Refuge du Tourond loop from Champoléon

Champoléon Hike Start

Aiguille de Cedera

View of Les Borels and Roc d'Alibrandes

Alpine Wildflowers in Parc National des Écrins

Pic du Tourond

Refuge du Tourond

The triangular ratchet

Muande Torrent

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